Inside Moves (1980)

It'll make you feel good again, and that ain't bad.

Inside Moves (1980) poster

After a failed suicide attempt leaves him partially crippled, Rory begins spending a lot of time at a neighborhood bar full of interesting misfits. When Jerry the bartender suddenly finds himself playing basketball for the Golden State Warriors, Rory and the rest of the bar regulars hope his success will provide a lift to their sagging spirits. Will Jerry forget his friends? What about his junkie hooker girlfriend and her pimp?

Director: Richard Donner
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 113 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: John Barry
Cinematography: László Kovács
Editing: Frank Morriss
Production: Goodmark Productions Inc., Associated Film Distribution
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Themes

Suicidal Thoughts and Despair, Basketball Stories, Dreams on the Basketball Court, Battle with Depression and Hope, Mental Health and Inner Struggle

Keywords

vietnam veteran, depression, waitress, san francisco, california, suicide attempt, rehabilitation, wheelchair, basketball, woman between two men, hospital, cripple, disabled, handicap, national basketball association (nba), basketball player

Trailer

Inside Moves Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Inside Moves about?
After a failed suicide attempt leaves him partially crippled, Rory begins spending a lot of time at a neighborhood bar full of interesting misfits. When Jerry the bartender suddenly finds himself playing basketball for the Golden State Warriors, Rory and the rest of the bar regulars hope his success will provide a lift to their sagging spirits. Will Jerry forget his friends? What about his junkie hooker girlfriend and her pimp?
Who directed Inside Moves?
Inside Moves was directed by Richard Donner.
Who stars in Inside Moves?
Inside Moves stars John Savage, David Morse, Diana Scarwid, Amy Wright, Tony Burton, Bill Henderson.
How long is Inside Moves?
Inside Moves has a runtime of 1h 53m (113 minutes).
What genre is Inside Moves?
Inside Moves is a Drama film.
Where was Inside Moves produced?
Inside Moves was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of Inside Moves?
The themes of Inside Moves include: Suicidal Thoughts and Despair, Basketball Stories, Dreams on the Basketball Court, Battle with Depression and Hope, Mental Health and Inner Struggle.